Cook Manager - Nourish Contract Catering - London

At La Gamba we are looking for friendly, passionate chefs to join the current BOH team. The role involves to smoothly manage your section during the shift, as well as supporting the rest of the team. Cooking all dishes up to standards, organising and preparing the section for the evening shift or the following day, and will to grow with us! This role will involve opening and closing different sections in the kitchen to the highest health and safety standards. Salary Between £16.50 and £19.50 (£12.71 + tronc - Tronc is reviewed and increased after passing probation). Full time: from 35 hours per week

Our story Back in 2019 in Paris, two friends, Charles and Victor, opened a brasserie together - the kind of place Parisians disappear into for a 3-hour lunch. They called it La Nouvelle Garde: a promise to eat and drink the French way, done properly, 100% homemade, cooked from scratch from the highest quality seasonal ingredients. They served classic French dishes prepared with care, generosity and excellence in beautiful, relaxed spaces full of energy. Guests loved it! So they opened another one, and then another one. Each with its own name, personality and story, but always with the same love for French food and hospitality. And 10 brasseries later, it was finally time to bring it to London. In July 2026, in Sloane Square, Brasserie Olivia was born. This is just the beginning of our London story, and we'd love you to help write the next chapter. The role As a Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chef's right hand, playing a key role in leading the kitchen and delivering exceptional French cuisine. You'll bring strong culinary expertise and a passion for cooking from scratch, working with high-quality seasonal ingredients and ensuring every dish is prepared with precision, consistency and attention to detail. You'll oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation, from leading service and managing food quality to organising the team, delegating responsibilities and maintaining the highest standards. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to develop chefs, improve kitchen performance and build a strong, skilled team that takes pride in the food it creates. What success looks like • You'll lead a well-organised kitchen where every service runs smoothly, with clear responsibilities and strong teamwork across the team, • You'll ensure every dish is prepared from scratch, using the right cooking techniques and delivering exceptional flavour, presentation and consistency., • You'll oversee all kitchen sections, maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, cooking and presentation., • You'll maintain exceptional food safety, cleanliness and operational standards throughout the kitchen., • You'll lead, coach and develop our chefs, delegating responsibilities and helping them improve their skills and performance., • You'll manage stock, deliveries and supplier relationships, ensuring the kitchen is organised and ready for service., • You'll minimise waste, control food costs and make commercially smart decisions without compromising food quality., • You'll work closely with the Head Chef to continuously improve the food, develop the team and strengthen the kitchen operation. What you'll bring • You're an experienced Sous Chef with a strong background in high-quality, high-volume restaurants., • You're confident leading a busy kitchen and overseeing multiple sections at the same time., • You have excellent culinary knowledge, strong cooking techniques and a passion for preparing exceptional food from scratch., • You have strong leadership skills and know how to organise, delegate, coach and develop a team., • You have excellent knowledge of food safety, kitchen operations and maintaining consistently high standards., • You're organised, commercially aware and confident managing stock, food costs and kitchen performance., • You lead by example, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering exceptional food and an outstanding guest experience. What we offer: • Annual salary starting from £55,000 (including Tronc), • 48-hour contract, 5 working days and 2 days off, • 50% discount across all Nouvelle Garde restaurants., • A freshly prepared staff meal on every shift, • Employee benefits platform (Hospitality Rewards), • The opportunity to join a brand-new restaurant at the beginning of its journey and make a genuine impact from day one., • The chance to help shape a high-performing team and culture from the early stages., • Real opportunities for career progression as the business grows, with future restaurant openings already planned., • The opportunity to work with the best UK suppliers and quality ingredients in a kitchen that prepares everything from scratch and takes pride in exceptional food. La Nouvelle Garde is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Please note you must have a right to work in the UK.

Monty's is a healthy, fast-casual kitchen in Southwark serving protein bowls and salads, open Monday to Friday for lunch. Small team, simple menu, high standards, and a schedule that lets you have your evenings and weekends back. We're looking for a reliable cook with grill experience to join us. Why this job: • Monday to Friday only, morning shifts, finish by 5pm at the latest, • No nights, no weekends, • 25-40 hours per week, • £14-£15 per hour depending on experience What you'll do: • Cook on the grill to our specs and portion standards, with consistent quality, • Prep and set up the kitchen so it's ready for service, • Basic stock control: follow FIFO, label and date everything, check what you use each day and flag what needs ordering, • Follow food safety, allergen and cleaning procedures, • Work as part of the team and keep the kitchen clean and organised What we're looking for: • Previous kitchen experience, ideally on the grill, • Responsible, punctual and consistent, • Good knowledge of food hygiene (Level 2 food hygiene certificate is a plus), • A good teammate who communicates well, • Right to work in the UK This is a hands-on cooking role. You won't manage a team or do recipe costing.

Job Ref: PER1702 Branch: Tattu Canary Wharf Location: Tattu Canary Wharf, London Salary/Benefits: Up To £55,000 per annum OTE Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 45 Posted date: 27/10/2026 Closing date: 08/12/2026 What You'll Get Up To: • Together with your team of chefs you will be responsible for the culinary experiences at our Sushi counter in Tattu Canary Wharf, • You will be a natural leader of people who can inspire a team and bring out individual potential, an ambassador of the brand; you will need to be calm and collected when managing your team., • Ensure the highest standards of food preparation and delivery., • Have exceptional cooking skills and palette with quality and innovation., • Be passionate about delivering exceptional dishes using the finest ingredients whether simple or complex., • A charismatic and confident communicator with your team and the wider restaurant team., • Have a proactive approach to driving sales and delivering growth through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams., • Professional, hardworking, flexible, and have an immaculate eye for detail., • Keeps abreast of newest trends and innovations in the hospitality industry., • Being alert for opportunities to improve the profitability of the department, through controlling wastage and maintaining effective control regarding GP and staff., • Have responsibility for ensuring the brigade complies with all health & safety and food safety policies and procedures., • You will currently be a Head Sushi Chef from a leading restaurant., • Have extensive experience working in different types of cuisines. Why Permanently Unique? Health & Happiness • Monthly sessions for all the team to experience from massages, yoga, pottery painting and much more., • Cycle to work scheme, • Bespoke staff food menu designed by all our head chefs, • Mental health first aiders, • Access to management health care cash plan, • Access to EAP scheme Progression • Bespoke development journey's for all our team, • Development academies to support the progression and development of our team, • Chef Academies visiting our amazing suppliers across the UK Extras • 50% off food and drink Monday to Thursday up to a table of 4 at Tattu or Fenix restaurants, • After reaching your 2nd Anniversary and each subsequent anniversary you will be welcomed to dine at any Tattu or Fenix restaurant, • Recommend a friend scheme, • Wagestream - access a share of your earned wages whenever you need it, • Employee of the month award, • Monthly team building events, • Annual celebration

Cook / Team Member – Spanish & English Speaking We are looking for an energetic and reliable Cook / Team Member to join our busy Mexican restaurant team. This is a Hybrid role requiring both experience in the kitchen and customer service. Duties: Prepare food to a high standard Provide friendly customer service Speak with guests and explain the service process Work quickly and efficiently during busy periods Maintain a clean and safe workplace Follow food hygiene and allergen procedures Support your team and communicate well Complete opening and closing duties Stay positive and professional under pressure Requirements: Must speak both Spanish and English Reliable and punctual Team player with a positive attitude Able to work in a fast-paced environment Kitchen or hospitality experience preferred Immediate start available.